Barnet is a bustling suburban town located in North London.
Known historically as a market town, with Chipping Barnet Market dating back to the 12th century, the contemporary Barnet offers a diverse selection of amenities and restaurants.
This guide covers a selection of restaurants in Barnet, in no particular order.
Best place for a roast dinner
Script Restaurant
Address: (Located within) The Hertsmere, Medburn Bridge, Watling St, Elstree, Borehamwood WD6 3AA
Phone: 020 4558 5644
Menu: scriptrestaurant.co.uk
The Script restaurant offers scenic views over the beautiful Hertsmere golf course. The menu changes with the seasons, using local produce to create a specialist selection of modern British and international dishes.
The Script sunday roast dinner is a must-try for diners in Barnet. They source local meats and produce, and cook up possibly the fluffiest Yorkshire puddings this side of the Humber.
Italian restaurant
Villa Marchese
Address: 47 High St, Chipping Barnet, Barnet EN5 5UW
Phone: 020 8440 8554
Menu: villamarchese.co.uk
Villa Marchese offers an authentic Italian dining experience, reflecting the passion and quality of traditional Italian cooking. From their selection of classic pasta to wood-fired pizzas, Villa Marchese is a great choice if you are looking for an Italian restaurant in Barnet.
Turkish restaurant
Deraliye
Address: 98 Cockfosters Rd, London EN4 0DP
Phone: 020 3417 5270
Menu: deraliye.com
Deraliye serves traditional Turkish food with Mediterranean flavours in the heart of Cockfosters. The menu has been carefully crafted by the family-run kitchen through their generational journeys through Turkey, complemented by the finest of British produce. At Deraliye, you’ll find a warm, welcoming atmosphere where their family traditions meet the expanse of Turkish cuisine.
Cocktail Bar
Hakunana Matata
Address: 1360 High Rd, London N20 9HJ
Phone: 020 8922 6125
Menu: hakunamatata-whetstone.co.uk
Hakuna Matata is the ultimate ‘no worries’ cocktail bar, known for a lively ambience and tasty cocktails. The food offering is solid but not the star the show. This is undoubtedly the cocktail menu and skilled selection of mixologists. If you’re looking to enjoy happy hour, order your drinks before 7pm.
Lebanese Restaurant
Maya Lounge
Address: 1277 High Rd, London N20 9HS
Phone: 020 8446 3040
Menu: mayalounge.co.uk
Located in Whetstone, Maya Lounge present a menu offering the best of Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine. As well as the restaurant, Maya Lounge offers a Shisha Lounge, Bar and Lounge featuring belly dancers from Thursday to Sunday!
Asian restaurants
Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall
Address: 399 Edgware Rd, London NW9 0FH
Phone: 020 8205 9098
We couldn’t talk about Barnet restaurants and not discuss Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall. Bang Bang has offer 25 different restaurants under one roof, seats 450 and has a host of live entertainment events throughout the year. These colourful, interactive events provide the foodhall with a buzzing atmosphere, the closest you will get to an Asian food market without stepping on a plane.
What to eat at Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall
- Hakka
- Royal China One 68 Dim Sum
- Cafe la Viet
- Uncle Chilli
- Very Duck
- Veggie Wok
- Indian Street Food
- Coconut Tree
- Little Thai Silk
- Citropia Cafe
- Yaki Ya!
- Wonderful Patisseries
- Bali Grill and Asian Cuisine
- Bamboo Hut
- Four Seasons
- Harune Korean Kitchen
- Tiger Hill
- Xi Home
- Desserts by Yaki Ya!
- Yo Tokyo
- Kokkiri Ricedog
- The Pearl Lounge
- Taikula Chicken
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